Letter G – Episode 04 1 / 20 1) What is the meaning of “Gingerly”? • In a careless and quick way • In a careful or cautious way • In a noisy and rough way Explanation: Gingerly means doing something slowly and carefully. Example: Holding her painful back, she sat down gingerly on the bench. 2 / 20 2) What is the meaning of “Gist”? • The main idea • A random detail • An unimportant story Explanation: The gist is the central point of a message or speech. Example: Give me the gist of your report. 3 / 20 3) What does “Give someone a break” mean? • To stop being strict • To punish them • To keep criticizing them Explanation: It means to ease up, let them rest, or give them another chance. Example: Don’t criticize him so much. Why don’t you give him a break? 4 / 20 4) What does “Give a hand” mean? • To help someone • To clap hands loudly • To shake hands Explanation: Give a hand means to assist or help. Example: These tax cuts will give industry a helping hand. 5 / 20 5) What does “Give a ring” mean? • To knock on the door • To telephone someone • To buy jewelry Explanation: Give a ring means calling someone on the phone. Example: I asked David to give me a ring when he gets home. 6 / 20 6) What does “Give something away” mean? • To hide carefully • To steal something • To donate Explanation: Give away means donating something or revealing a secret. Example: Please don’t give the surprise away to anyone. 7 / 20 7) What does “Give something a try” mean? • To wait and see • To reject it quickly • To attempt something Explanation: It means to try something for the first time. Example: Why don’t you give it a go and see if you like it? 8 / 20 8) What does “Give stamp of approval” mean? • To officially accept • To strongly reject • To criticize Explanation: It means granting formal permission or agreement. Example: The government gave its stamp of approval to the project. 9 / 20 9) What does “Give in” mean? • To finally agree • To keep resisting • To win successfully Explanation: Give in means to stop resisting and accept. Example: The government cannot be seen to give in to demands. 10 / 20 10) What does “Give off” mean? • To produce • To block or hide • To swallow silently Explanation: Give off means releasing light, heat, smell, or gas. Example: That tiny radiator doesn’t give off much heat. 11 / 20 11) What does “Give out” mean? • To stop working • To last forever • To restart quickly Explanation: Give out means to fail, emit, or become exhausted. Example: After two hours, the old man’s heart gave out. 12 / 20 12) What does “Give up” mean? • To surrender or quit • To keep trying • To succeed easily Explanation: Give up means to stop doing something or surrender. Example: Jack gave up smoking. 13 / 20 13) What does “Give way” mean? • To break or collapse • To stay strong • To resist pressure Explanation: Give way means breaking under pressure. Example: The railing suddenly gave way. 14 / 20 14) What is a “Given name”? • A person’s first name • A family surname • A nickname Explanation: Given name means the first name at birth. Example: Alice wanted to know what my given name was. 15 / 20 15) What does “Glance” mean? • To avoid looking • To look quickly • To stare for a long time Explanation: Glance means to take a quick look. Example: I glanced at the little girl and smiled. 16 / 20 16) What does “Gleam” mean? • To shine with a small bright light • To become dirty • To stay dark Explanation: Gleam means producing or reflecting bright light. Example: He polished the table until it gleamed. 17 / 20 17) What does “Glimmer” mean? • To stay completely dark • To shine weakly • To shine very strongly Explanation: Glimmer means faint or unsteady light. Example: The sky glimmered with stars. 18 / 20 18) What does “Glisten” mean? • To block light • To glow from fire • To shine from a wet surface Explanation: Glisten means shining when wet or oily. Example: The grass glistened in the early-morning dew. 19 / 20 19) What does “Glittering” mean? • Being completely dark • Looking dull and plain • Shining with many bright flashes Explanation: Glittering means bright light sparkling in many points. Example: I like the glittering skyline of Manhattan. 20 / 20 20) What does “Glorious” mean? • Ugly and unpleasant • Wonderful and magnificent • Ordinary and simple Explanation: Glorious means something amazing, beautiful, or worthy of great praise. Example: We had a glorious view of the mountains. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte
